air force flag pole hem

U.S. Air Force – Pole Hem Flag

SKU: Air Force Flag - Pole Hem

Price range: $79.99 through $94.49

Printed Air Force Flag Pole Hem

  • Flag material: UV resistant 200 denier nylon
  • Header Material: Poly/Cotton Duck with 2-inch or 3-inch pole hem

Made in the USA

Please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery for this item. If you need it faster, please contact us at 703.751.2411 or [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Product Description

Display the US Air Force Flag Pole Hem to honor the United States Air Force, crafted for long-lasting outdoor display. Made from UV-resistant 200 denier nylon, this flag features the official Air Force emblem on a blue field with the words “United States Air Force,” resisting fading in various climates.

Product Features

The 2-inch or 3-inch pole hem ensures secure flagpole mounting, perfect for vibrant outdoor displays. Ideal for veterans’ memorials, military ceremonies, parades, or public displays, this emblem symbolizes air and space power, innovation, and global reach and is proudly made in the USA with superior craftsmanship. Its bold colors reflect excellence and service, ideal for showing support. An enduring tribute to U.S. Air Force service, crafted to honor those who defend our skies.

The U.S. Air Force Flag features:

  • A deep blue field with the official seal of the United States Air Force.
  • A bald eagle with outstretched wings before a cloud formation and lightning bolts.
  • Thirteen white stars arranged in a circle representing the original colonies.
  • A scroll beneath the seal displaying the words “United States Air Force.”

Historical Background

The United States Air Force Flag was first unfurled on August 1 1947, shortly after the Air Force became an independent branch and officially adopted the flag on September 18, 1947. The design features the official Air Force seal (an eagle on a blue shield with clouds and stars) on a blue field with “United States Air Force” inscribed. It represents the Air Force’s heritage from the Air Forces and its mission to fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace.

Symbolism at a Glance

  • Blue Field: The sky and space domain of air power.
  • Eagle: Strength, vigilance, and superiority in the air.
  • Shield: Defense of the nation from above.
  • Clouds and Stars: Global reach and excellence in flight.

  • Flag material: 100% 200 denier nylon
  • Heading material: White poly/cotton duck heading
  • Side Hem: Double needle lock stitch (~7 stitches/inch)
  • Heading Join: Double needle lock stitch (~7 stitches/inch)
  • Fly Hem: Double needle lock stitch (~8 stitches/inch)
  • Pole Hem: 2-inch or 3-inch pole hem (sized for standard flagpoles)

Proportions:

  • Standard proportions: 3:5 (hoist to fly).

  • Indoor display on a pole and floor stand
  • Parades and color guard
  • Ceremonies and official functions
  • A gift for a veteran, a retiree or a military family

Is this flag for indoor or outdoor use?

Indoor and parade. The pole hem slides over an indoor or parade pole. For an outdoor flagpole, choose the grommets version.

What other finishes is the U.S. Air Force flag made in?

This flag is also made with grommets and pole hem with fringe. The design is the same; the finish changes how it mounts and where it is displayed.

Is this flag made in the USA?

Yes. This flag is made in the USA.

How is this flag displayed with the American flag?

The American flag takes the position of honor. On separate poles of the same height it flies on its own right, which is the viewer’s left; on one halyard it flies at the peak with the U.S. Air Force flag below it. Service flags are arranged in the armed forces order of precedence. See our flag order of precedence guide.

Can I order several for a unit, command or organization?

Yes. Call 703-751-2411 or send the quantity through our contact page and we will quote the order.

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